Jade woke up early in the morning feeling strange, as if something bad gonna happen. She glanced at Alexis sleeping, she could hear his gentle breathing; "he really is cute", she thought. Jade took a bath and got into her school uniform. She had to return to school. After all she is a student.
Jade gently picked Alexis up and made her way outside the room and ran into Hilbert; "Good morning ma,am", he greeted, Jade smiled and greeted;"Good morning Hilbert, I hope you don't mind me calling you by your name", she asked, he waved and said;" there no issue ma'am".
Hilbert asked in a calm voice;" why did you help Alexis yesterday, you could have just called for anyone and walk away but you helped him. What was your reason?, Jade answered calmly; " You shouldn't really have a reason to help someone, but most importantly, her expression turned serious, reminiscing the past; I really hate seeing children cry.
Hilbert looked at the girl in front of him, he thought Jade would just be a silent and obedient tool, but now he felt there was more to her that met the eye." Well thank you for what you did, I haven't seen Alexis sleep this well in a long time" he bowed.
Jade smiled and said;" There's no need for that, after all we're family now. Hilbert looked at her silently," breakfast is ready you should go to the dining area to eat before you go, I'll take Alexis. Jade nodded and left, Hilbert stared the girl leaving and thought; "maybe she could help Nigel". He sighed and made his way to the fourth floor.
Jade arrived at the dining area, only to meet Nigel working on a laptop, he was wearing exclusive black sleeves, long black pants, and an expensive golden watch which really hinted to his golden eyes, his hair was perfectly groomed, he really looked like a Mafia boss. She thought, too bad his a jerk. Lilly wasn't here, she must still be sleeping.
Nigel glanced at her and said;"sit", which she did. He closed his laptop and looked at her indifferently; I want you to tell me, where did you find my brother yesterday. Jade panicked a little, she couldn't tell him she'd been to the fourth floor, but if she lied,she'd probably get caught.
" I found him on the fourth floor"; she answered truthfully. Nigel continued; how did you know he was autistic?. " Alexis showed signs or autism when I saw him, so I knew. " You could tell just by looking at him?", Nigel asked. " Yes I could ", Jade answered truthfully.
" From the information I have on you're a disciple of Christina Aguilera and you're a Medical student of Lex University. Nigel looked at her for a moment and said;" I'll leave Alexis under your care, help him. Jade looked at Nigel for a moment, then agreed; " yes young master".
Jade finished up her breakfast and turned to leave and heard Nigel;" I'll drop you off", Jade almost choked on her saliva when she heard that, but she couldn't refuse. They were escorted into the black limousine by the bodyguards and the limo drove outside the estate.
JADE POV....
It was a really silent drive to school, I tried not to sit directly opposite Nigel. Nigel stared at me for a moment and knocked on the partition, the partition opened and a man I haven't seen before handed him some documents. Nigel received them and gave me;" this is our marriage certificate I need you to sign them so we can be officially recognized".
I took the documents and stared a at them a bit;" I was really getting married huhn, what a drag", I signed them and returned them. Nigel collected them and handed them back to the man and the partition closed.
I looked at Nigel and asked; " Why do you trust me to take care of Alexis". Nigel answered staring outside the window; " I expect you to take care of him". I guess that reply was expected. Nigel then turned to look at me and said calmly; "I have never seen Alexis so close to someone he barely knows and you have medical knowledge so I expect you to take care of him, do not disappoint me". Wow! this guy really is a jerk.
I was dropped in front of Lex University, it was the most prestigious University in the country, Charlotte tried to send me to a third rate university but am smarter.
In the university there are rankings for different courses. In Medical Science we have the E,D,C,B,A and the Elite class, now am no longer in that stupid house am finally transferring to the Elite class. I always had to stay on the sidelines to let Kayla shine but not any more.
I walked on into the campus and went to my new class, I was the first in class so I just brought out some math problems and solved them until I got bored then after sometime I buried my head in my arms and rested on my desk.
I could hear people walking into class. "It's young mistress Lilly and Young mistress Kayla. I heard a girl say excitedly, another girl with more enthusiasm said;" I hear young mistress Lilly is really close to the heir of the El Carte family and she's the first daughter of the Lanes the fourth biggest family in the country, I really am jealous, the girl said with dreamy eyes.
" Well I hear that Kayla the noble lady of the Nuevo family is nothing but kind and gentle as well as beautiful and is engaged to the heir of the Salvador family, they're the second biggest family in the country ".
" They really are in the spotlight ", the girl sighed.
I really am getting annoyed with all these talk, but the worst part is the two people I really don't wanna cross paths with are in my class.What a way to start the day.
The teacher walked in and everyone took their seats, I raised my head up from the desk." We have a new student joing us today ", I walked in front of the class, "My name is Jade and am looking forward to working with you all.
" Jade passed the exam by scoring four hundred points out of Four hundred ,so from now on she's the top student" the teacher announced. The students gasped;" Four hundred that's so unreal, can't believe it, is she really that amazing?. Another said;" Let's watch and find out"
I saw the really disgusting look Lilly gave me but Kayla smiled and just kept on smiling for some reason. Then I walked back to my seat.
BEHIND THE CLASS...
Kayla turned to a girl named Sophie, her seatmate and loyal pawn . Kayla knew she was a spoilt rich girl, who always acted rash. The perfect way to welcome Jade. Kayla said in a sad voice," the girl just now was my sister, Sophie turned and asked;" really?, but why do you seem so sad?,
Kayla turned with a helpless look on her face;" My sister didn't really get into the Elite class on her own. Sophie shocked but gradually getting angry asked;" what do you mean", Kayla continued ; She cheated in the exams and when I tried to stop her she threatened me and now I carry the burden everyday knowing she cheated. Kayla said in a low tone.
Sophie at this point was totally enraged. How could a brat like Jade cheat her way to the top while they had to make sacrifices and work until they couldn't anymore, just to get to the Elite class. She would never allow that.
BACK TO JADE.....
I saw Mrs Liam leave the class and I wanted to go back to resting, when I heard someone slam my table. I asked frustratedly;" Do I know you?", the girl gave me a scrutinizing look and yelled;" I know you cheated in the exams and yet a brat like you has the guts to sit in the Elite class?, you really are shameless
I looked her in the eye and asked;" Do you have any proof ?'', The girl retorted;" Don't play dumb with me, you little brat, just admit you cheated and get the hell out of here. A crowd gathered around us.
I could hear the whispers of people." So she cheated, I guess that explains the four hundred points", a girl said. Another boy said;"I don't believe it, beautiful girls like her won't cheat", the girl answered; " shut up Sam, you're always about women. Sam retorted; " Well it isn't my fault you can't hold a candle to her. He said turning away leaving the girl enraged.
" Please don't make allegations without proof, it's slander", the girl said mockingly;" Can a malicious person like you even be slandered?, such a shame Kayla has a person like you as a sister. Now this girl really pissed me off;" I ask you again where's your evidence"?, my tone cold and eyes firm. The girl was taken aback for a moment but of course dogs always bark.
Just then a tall guy with long blonde hair tied neatly,blue eyes and handsome features and a calm demeanor walked up to us and asked: " What's going on here", The girl apparently whose name was Sophie blushed momentarily and then turned back to me and said softly;" Collin it isn't me but this girl over here cheated to get into the Elite Class. You know how hard the exams are and even you got Three hundred and Ninety points, she took your spot and that's just unreal.
I calmly replied;" To you that is ". Sophie turned to me with her face full of anger and turned back to Collin;" Please don't let her get away with it". Collin in a calm tone asked;" Do you have any evidence?", she played with her fingers and said;" not at the moment".
Collin sighed and said; " If that's the case we'll have to test a theory, " what do you mean Collin", Sophie asked. " You and Jade will solve 200 Pure Math questions in five minutes tailored to the school's style, if you win she leaves the class but if she wins you will have to apologize to her.
Sophie was shocked she had never had to apologize to anyone before, it doesn't matter if she was wrong or right because she is always right. She won't start either by apologizing to a brat like her.
" I'd rather leave the class than apologize", she said angrily." I like the sound of that", I said grinning. Collin then turned to Sophie and said in a serious tone;" If you don't you'll have to leave the class. Sophie was shocked if she didn't win she'd have to leave the class but she's number 6 in class so a nobody like her doesn't stand a chance, after all she's just the talentless sister of Kayla.
The news of the competition spread like wildfire. Class A came to spectate with the Elite class but the were careful to stay within their boundaries and not offend any students from the Elite class.
I sat opposite Sophie the questions were given to us by a student while Collin carefully observed from a distance. I can't help but feel his up to something. I looked at the questions these were nothing compared to what Master Smith gave me when I was a child.
Sophie laughed arrogantly and said;" Get ready to loose you brat", My eyes turned dark, my voice cold.I looked directly at her and said;" I never loose".
The timer was set as the student initiated the start. I saw Sophie rush to answer questions. I calmly took my pen and started working on the problems after some time I heard someone say;" Sophie is in the 109th question that really cool". " But Jade is on her 190th question, how is that possible?!, it only been a minute and thirty seconds" a girl said.
Sophie looked at me, her face drained of all the colour stared in disbelief;" that's impossible you're cheating again". Honestly I didn't have the time to waste on her so I finished up and handed my papers over. Sophie had to stop, the papers had been accessed by teachers. The student announced" Sophie scored 220 points answering 120 questions, while Jade scored 400 points answering 200 questions." Jade won by a landslide and so fast, if she finished in One minute forty seconds doesn't that mean she answered each question in half a second?, that's unreal".
"She's a goddess Sam said smiling", Collin walked over and took my answer sheet and carefully observed it and said;," Perfect", he had a satisfied look on his face. He turned to Sophie and said;" now you have to apologize", Sophie looked in disbelief and said; "Collin she cheated some how, please believe me".
Collin said in a calm but cold tone;"If you don't apologize then you're welcome to leave the class". Sophie was helpless she turned to Kayla, Kayla stepped forward in a soft and pleading tone said;" Please Collin let her stay, she might have made a mistake but don't be too rash". Collin looked at her indifferently ;" students of the Elite class keep our word and prove our worth, if she can't do that then she has to leave the class.
Kayla went to Sophie's side, held her hand and whispered;," am sorry I don't know how Jade did it,but for now just apologize". Sophie looked shocked but saw a reassuring look on her face, Sophie clenched her skirt tight, as well as her teeth and bowed;" am sorry for slandering you, please forgive me". " Oh my goodness did Sophie just apologize, I need to film this", I heard a student say.
I looked indifferently and said in a cold tone;" don't ever harass people without evidence". I left immediately. I went to the court yard and sat on a bench hoping to get some rest then I heard a familiar voice;" Master I missed you she squealed happily as she held me from behind".
It's Christiana, I turned and said smiling;" I missed you too but can you let me go now, I can't breathe". " Oh am sorry, I just really wanted to see you again", she said arranging my ruffled hair. Christiana was dressed in the school uniform probably because they don't let outsiders in and she was also wearing glasses.
" I brought the contract you asked for, do you think he'll sign it?. Christiana asked. " I hope so, I need his backing". I changed the topic;" how are the kids?, I haven't been able to visit in a while. "They really miss you, they even wanted to tag along but they understand your situation".
"Any progress on my mothers journal?,I asked. " Sadly no progress yet, the kids have been trying to hack into your father's old logs, but they are heavily guarded by his company's security. " That means he has a highly skilled professional working on his side, the kids are on the level of the country's best hackers, this could pose a problem" I said thoughtfully.
Christina assured me;" Don't worry we'll try our best", she said giving me a thumbs up. Even though she's three years older than me she still acts like a child. I smiled and said;" thanks, what would I do without you. Christina winked and said;" anything".
After that time flew by, I didn't see Sophie anymore, she probably went home. School ended and I got a call from Hilbert, he told me a car would come pick me up. I waited outside the gate. The car did come pick me up and drove me back to the estate.
I got down and saw Hilbert holding Alexis, Hilbert let Alexis go, he ran to me and hugged my legs; " I really missed you , where were you?, I picked him up and said smiling;" am sorry for keeping you waiting but am here now ok, I said patting his fluffy hair. Alexis hugged me and asked; " will you eat with me. I smiled and agreed.
Hilbert walked up to me;" let's head inside ma'am, I agreed and we headed inside the mansion. I asked Hilbert; Do you know where I can find the Young master?, Hilbert looked shocked for a moment but replied;" he's on the fourth floor, the first room down the hall way on the left. I turned to Alexis;" please can you let me freshen up before we eat?, Alexis still holding me tightly agreed and asked will you comeback?, I smiled and said of course I will.
I made my way to the elevator but not to the second floor but to the fourth. I arrived at the fourth floor and made my way to Nigel's room I knocked on the door. I heard a deep voice;" come in", but when I saw Nigel he was sitting on his reading desk looking at some files, his back facing me. " Sir please I have something important to talk to you about", Nigel didn't even spare a second;" go away!", but something wasn't right with his voice, the suddenly, Nigel stared coughing excessively, I walked closer to him and wanted to feel his pulse but he grabbed my hand and stared at me as if warning me but I held his and said;" please trust me", He stared at me for a moment and he let me go.
I took his pulse the irregular blood flow and coughing meant he had commotio cordis with cardiac microvascular obstruction. I took out my acupuncture needles and inserted one in his arm his Tongli to improve blood flow, then I moved to unbutton his shirt, he held my hand firmly, I looked up at him and said;" will you please just trust me".he stared and let go. I inserted the second needle in his Danzhong to stop the chest pain and coughing,after sometime he felt relief.
Nigel stared at me and asked what do you want; " I want us to sign a contract, I'll stay your wife for two years until you're made master of the El Carte family and I'll treat your illness as well. All you have to do is be my backer".
Nigel pondered; if he accepts, will he have a chance treat his illness and be saved?. Doctors have all condemned him to death in a year, and the only one who could have saved him was Aguilera but no one knows her whereabouts. If this was really his only chance he will take it, he didn't want to leave Alexis behind. Nigel sighed and said; "I accept ", and he signed the contract.
" From now on we're partners", I said as I extended my hand and he accepted. After all that I freshened up, met with Alexis, had dinner but Alexis still wanted to sleep in my room today of course I can't say no. I agreed; I gave him a bath and wore him a white fluffy pajamas. I don't care what anyone else says, Alexis is my son now.
We watched a kids cartoon together then, Alexis fell asleep. I picked him up up gently and placed him on my bed and I fell asleep.